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Is the Coronavirus Crashing the American Housing Market? Yes, but No.
It's no secret that COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the economy. Any economist can tell you that we're in unprecedented times. The closest time in history to this was approximately 100 years ago with the so-...
Housing Group in New York Calls for Rent Strike
As of Thursday, April 16, millions of Americans have received their stimulus money deposited into their banks, with millions more bringing the IRS website to a complete halt while seeing if they're eligible. Tens of mill...
Evictions Caused by the COVID-19 Economic Crisis Could Make the Pandemic Worse
At the height of the closures instituted by local and state authorities, more than 30 million Americans lost their jobs. While some of those employers have since reopened and called back their wor...
Biden Administration Unveils New Housing Plan - Here Are the Details
The administration of President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive plan that is designed to help Americans in need of affordable and quality housing. The goal of the initiatives announced on Wednesday is ...
The Elusive Millennials Begin to Enter the Housing Market
Millennials have been slow to participate in the housing market. Historically, they have preferred to rent rather than own as a result of various factors. This has helped limit the sustained rally in home prices. Howev...
Here's What the Housing Market Has in Store for the Rest of 2020
The housing market is notoriously difficult to assess. That's partially because it's spread out across the country, and income levels in regions are drastically variable. However, it's also because...
Facing an Eviction? Why You Need to Understand Your Rights During This Time
The big news in the housing industry this week was the expiration of the eviction protection offered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This $2.2 trillion stimulus bi...
Toy Theft From Texas Public Housing Triggers Massive Replacement Donations
Many families are suffering as a result of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. In times when a family might have to choose between paying the electricity bill or buying Christmas gifts, par...
Home Buying is Expected to Slow Down, but Should Pick Up in 2023
The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...
